Newcomers to Canada—including temporary residents (visitors, work permit holders, study permit holders), permanent residents, and Canadian citizens who are impacted by the 2025 wildfire season can continue to benefit from fee waivers and extended application deadlines to restore or extend their status, until November 30, 2025.

These individuals may apply for these measures even if they are not residing in the affected area(s), so long as they provide an attestation as to how they were impacted by the wildfires.

IRCC’s special measures include the ability to replace lost or damaged immigration, citizenship, and passport documents. Applicants under these special measures may be eligible for urgent processing at the discretion of the reviewing officer.

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